Hi everyone. First off, the big news: we’re very excited to announce that No Man’s Sky launches in Europe on 22nd June 2016 (24th June in the UK). Players will be able to start exploring Hello Games‘ procedurally generated universe and claiming their discoveries from then on.

The second piece of news is that there WILL be a Blu-ray version of No Man’s Sky hitting shops near you. We know some people have guessed at this already, but we’re pleased to be able to officially confirm it.
In the background, Sean Murray has been working with Dave Gibbons (co-creator of Watchmen and Kingsman), James Swallow (Mass Effect, Star Wars, Deus Ex writer) and famous sci-fi book cover artist Angus McKie to create a comic book sharing some of the lore of the game. We all thought it would be cool to include this along with a gorgeous art book from the game, a SteelBook with unique artwork of the Atlas, and a dynamic theme by Mr Div (well-known 3D visual artist and creator of the No Man’s Sky logo) in the Limited Edition we’re also releasing.

Finally, we’re also opening up pre-orders today on both the physical editions and on the digital version. Please check with your local retailer for details on their exclusive pre-order offers.

We hope you’re looking forward to exploring No Man’s Sky as much as we are! Find out more here.

Goddam that leak about the price a couple of days ago was right though. Its a $100 indie game. Although I'd say Indie loosely as Sony hasve poured a lot of money into the development and marketing of this game.

Looks pretty dope though and it's getting a physical edition as well! Really hoping for VR support too, and the lead dev almost confirmed so here:

Although it sounds like it won't be handled by them, or that it will be patched in post launch. Will have to wait.

Hype, but I have justification for being so. Proteus is one of my favourite games for just relaxing and pointlessly exploring. I also like space as well, so this seems like a natural progression for me.

Even if this game doesn't deliver on the promised micro gameplay, I'm the kind of (casual) gamer who will be satisfied with simply exploring.

I reckon its got something to do with their logo, the diamond looking thing.

I think the theories that it's some kind of hyperspace drive that will let you fast-travel either to every possible planet (because it has been confirmed that you will only be able to fast-travel small distances until your drive slowly gets upgraded), or to a whole new universe are on the money.

(25-03-2016, 05:35 PM)GuyGo Wrote: I assume that the centre will be ever growing. They can't have everything discovered by everyone in a years time, can they?

I watched this video, and what they were saying about it literally being impossible for every planet/solar system to be explored may actually be accurate (skip to 14:30 to see what I mean). Presuming that this video isn't blatantly lying to us, because this universe is incomprehensibly big.

Also, as for what is at the centre, seems like Sean Murray could be hinting at some form of a new beginning. it could be access to an alternate universe? Or a black hole?

I thought that number was a misquote though? I'm sure what Sean Murray was originally saying something along the lines of there could be that many planets/systems to explore, and he doesn't really know?

Regardless, it has pretty much confirmed that this is the biggest game to have ever been released in that sense anyway.

(25-03-2016, 07:41 PM)Selegraphon Wrote: I thought that number was a misquote though? I'm sure what Sean Murray was originally saying something along the lines of there could be that many planets/systems to explore, and he doesn't really know?

Regardless, it has pretty much confirmed that this is the biggest game to have ever been released in that sense anyway.